Definition

To make something longer in size or duration.

Example

She decided to lengthen her dress by adding some fabric at the bottom.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to find a way to lengthen my workout routine.

Have you considered adding more exercises to it?

Yeah, I think that could help me lengthen my sessions.

Definitely! It’s a great way to build endurance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lengthen → It is formed from "length" (from Old English "length", meaning the measurement of something from end to end) and "-en" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or become). The word "lengthen" means to make something longer or to increase its length.

Memory Tip

Think of measuring something from end to end ('length') and then adding to it ('-en') — that's how you remember that 'lengthen' means to make something longer.

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